Article
Metanoia and the Transformation of Opportunity
Rhetoric Society Quarterly
(2011)
Abstract
When Kairos, the god of opportunity, passes by, Metanoia is left in his wake. At first glance, Metanoia is the embodiment of regret, a sorrowful woman cowering under the weight of remorse. However, there is more to the concept of metanoia than feelings of regret. This article looks to the long-standing partnership between kairos and metanoia as a way to better understand the affective and transformative dimension of kairos. The kairosand metanoia partnership can take shape as a personal learning process, a pedagogical tool, and a rhetorical device. Kairos and metanoia stimulate transformations of belief, large and small, that can advance personal understanding and lead to more empathetic responses. As such, this article argues for further exploration of thekairos and metanoia partnership in rhetorical theory and practice.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter 2011
Citation Information
Kelly A. Myers. "Metanoia and the Transformation of Opportunity" Rhetoric Society Quarterly Vol. 41 Iss. 1 (2011) p. 1 - 18 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kelly-myers/3/